GMP & Technical Training Lead

Lonza Group Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Role-based benefits

Global Lonza benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Houston, TX is seeking a Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training to lead the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of manufacturing training programs for our cell therapy operations. This is a fully site-based role requiring close collaboration with manufacturing teams.

You will qualify staff on aseptic techniques, cleanroom practices, GMP documentation, and new process introductions; maintain curricula, qualification matrices, and records; and partner with leadership to close skill

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 5-10 years biotech/biopharma lab/manufacturing experience, preferably cell therapy.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Aseptic technique and cleanroom skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led, hands-on training programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Qualify and certify staff on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behaviors, equipment operation, and GMP documentation.
• Maintain training curricula, qualification matrices, and training records per regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training plans.
• Conduct training effectiveness assessments and drive continuous program improvements.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing employees through structured learning pathways.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop and revise training materials, job aids, and standard work documentation.
• Support deviation investigations related to training deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with new product introductions by delivering training for new processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits as a training SME.
• Monitor training compliance and address overdue qualifications.
• Support day and night shifts based on business needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Cleanroom skills

Gowning proficiency

Software literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field

Tools

Cornerstone

Microsoft Office

TrackWise

Job description

Lonza in Houston, TX is seeking a Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training to lead the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of manufacturing training programs for our cell therapy operations. This is a fully site-based role requiring close collaboration with manufacturing teams.

You will qualify staff on aseptic techniques, cleanroom practices, GMP documentation, and new process introductions; maintain curricula, qualification matrices, and records; and partner with leadership to close skill